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separation anxiety
End the suffering – for you and your dog
The ever-present possibility of returning home to destroyed property, complaints of barking or your dog with a new self-inflicted injury leave many feeling hopeless. If your dog’s separation anxiety is wreaking havoc on your life, we’re here to help. Let us teach your dog to stay home alone so you can live without worry.
Separation Anxiety is an authentic panic disorder.
When left alone, dogs experience any of a range of symptoms indicating mild anxiety to uncontrollable panic.
Resolution of this harrowing canine disorder requires training.
When home alone, dogs with Separation Anxiety may do any of the following:
- Pace without ceasing
- Excessively pant to the point of dehydration
- Bark, whine and howl
- Involuntarily urinate and defecate in the house
- Destroy crates, furniture, door jams, window ledges, and break windows
- Cause serious physical injury to themselves
Some Common Causes of Separation Anxiety
- Moving or re-homing
- Changes in the family, like the loss or departure of a family member
- Regular, overlong absences
- A frightening experience when left alone
- A highly traumatizing event
- Airline transport of puppies
Going forward? What to Expect, Step by step:
Free 30-minute Initial Consultation.
Separation Anxiety Video Assessment.
Customized Treatment and Support Package.
Take a deep breath because help is on the way.
Intensive 4-week Program
Your Customized Treatment and Support Package: $750
Due to the nature of Separation Anxiety, the necessary training time varies widely from dog to dog. We begin with a minimum 4-week training program to build a strong foundation for longer periods of stress-free home alone time, and estimate the amount of training required to reach your goals. Each week you will receive one live video assessment, daily customized training plans we call “missions” to execute with your dog, daily feedback on each of those missions, and ongoing email support. Savvy and motivated owners find they can often continue the process on their own with less and less support.
Sara Munro Dog Training serves dogs and their families suffering from separation anxiety in the Santa Barbara Area and across the country. This innovative remote training protocol allows us to help wherever you are, providing active support every step of the way. Schedule your free 30-minute Initial Consultation.
Remote Technology Protocol
The use of modern technology, including computers, phones, and tablets, greatly enhances behavior modification for Separation Anxiety. It enables us to watch your dog and desensitize him to your departures in a highly systematic and strategic way, without causing him any distress that would ultimately work against us and prolong his disorder. Programs like Skype allow us to accelerate our training, while gathering important information about your dog and saving you time and money.
Meet your Trainer
Nothing gives me more pleasure than teaching my client’s dogs to behave. Whether in a training session or on a group walk, I seek every possibility to create positive learning opportunities. I am thrilled by the moment they get it, when you can see that light bulb switch on, when they understand good things are coming their way and they offer you their best behavior. Then doing the right thing becomes fun and training progress accelerates. Regardless of breed or age, I approach every dog with curiosity and respect. Because I’m passionate about getting the best results for both you and your dog, I look for the best in your best friend, and seek to combine the specific and unique ingredients that will help you live a stress-free, fulfilling life together.